goldie
Posted by: Pat
13th Feb 2012 03:58pm
Why does someone like me who doesn't like the taste of alcohol considered strange?
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elljay
Maybe because alcohol makes the world go around. Its a part of everyday life and special occasions. Being a non drinker makes you appear suspicious as someone to avoid and non drinkers cant handle knowing someone that doesn't drink because for the drinker its such a big part of their life.
Alpaca
It makes me cross when people act shocked that I don't drink alcohol. I have as much right to not drink it as they do to drink it. I especially like watching the reaction when I win a raffle prize and it is alcohol and I say thanks but please redraw it as I won't use it. They get offended if it is a "big name" brand.
neen1010
I agree with you totally Goldie. I can't stand the taste of alcohol either. My husband is proud of me but others don't understand it.
ozziedigger
whoever indicates you are strange,for not drinking alcohol,is under some kind of peer pressure.I would bet money that their real thoughts of you is respect for your stand
It used to be the Aussie way,but not anymore.Health and happiness is much better than a hangover.
annie
It doesnt matter whether you like drinking alcohol or not but you are looked upon as funny.Society these days expect people to drink,be loud and get drunk and be anti social and cause problems when they are out.
Pat
As a very proud Aussie - I'm ashamed to say that a large portion of us seem to think it's the 'norm' to go to the clubs/pubs etc - after all - what else is there to do????????
We - on the 'Northern Beaches' of Sydney - have the dubious reputation of having the record for 'Drink Driving'! Great!!!! Something to be really proud of? Yea - right!
Hilary
Drink what you want . If people think it's weird that's their problem. They probably couldn't give a decent reason for thinking that. I think it would be cheaper to buy non alcoholic drinks.
Pat
Why bother - when I really prefer water???
Chevy
Were kiwis were ment to be drinkers its part of our culture, but i never used to be a drinker either i liked alcohol but had sharp chest pains when i drank. This is not the case anymore i just got over it, you dont have to drink or tolerate people saying your weird. My father has lemon lime and bitters when hes out at an event where people are drinking and hes quite happy doing it, you should to :)
Pat
I thought Kiwis could spell Chevy! (Just joking!) I'm just as happy to have water straight out of the tap - which I love. I don't have to pretend to be 'drinking'!
Pat
I do and also order non-alcoholic drinks - or water - but some people still find it strange.
Jen
Unfortunately is is a sad inditement on our culture that proports to admire and accept differences but in actual fact likes the individual to conform. I find it very disappointing to see that Adults cannot attend a social function without drinking. I am a social drinker but consider social events that are child focused not the place to set an example to our children, particularly at events like sporting presentations that are usually through the day, just cannot understand the need to open a bottle of wine/beer and sit around drinking instead of interacting with the children.
Pat
I don't know whether you live on the beautiful Northern Beaches of Sydney Jen - but in last week's 'Manly Daily' - there was a picture of two 'Mums' going to a children's function - both carrying a case of 'grog' each (as we call it here.)
How sad is that?
Are you a proud Aussie too?
Pat
I absolutely agree with you. I have no problem with people who like a drink occcasionally but it doesn't mix with child focused functions. Why do people take kids to pubs and clubs for a meal?